Broody and poop

[ckjohnson04]

Hey all. I'm new to this. I have a broody who we decided to give eggs to and she took right to them. (great!!).
BUT
I haven't witnessed her get off the nest in her first day and a half. I know she could be doing it quickly and grabbing a bite to eat and drink. What bothers me though, is I don't see or smell any poo. I checked the front of her broody box - nothing. I pulled her off the nest - nothing.
Is this normal to not poop for 24-36 hours?

 

[TheKindaFarmGal]

Broody hens get off the nest usually once a day to eat, drink and poop. They like to keep their nests clean. Since they only go once a day, it is a very large, stinky dump. She probably got up and went when you weren't looking. Don't worry about it.

 

[Morrigan]

I have broody hens that are so reluctant to get off, that they do end up fouling their nest. For those hens, I physically take them off the nest at least every other day to make sure they stretch their legs and take care of business.

 

[TheKindaFarmGal]

Also happens if she has young chicks and she doesn't want to get up for the first day or two.